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BF53 PCX

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 PCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 129,321 miles

n/s/f tyre worn near to limits

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,003 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s chassis starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 120,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 115,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 110,559 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,076 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 104,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 100,507 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,956 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

steering box leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 66,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 54,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,829 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BF53 PCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 PCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 PCX registered?

BF53 PCX is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BF53 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 PCX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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